Guest Slidingtrancer Posted May 12, 2003 Posted May 12, 2003 What do you people consider the best card? MOTU 2408 mkII RME Project Hammerfall 96/52 (250 euros) Hoontech/ ST Audio DSP2000 C-Port (250 euros) It's hard to pick, cuz I love the rack of the C-Port and it WAS my initial choice as I've been saving some money quite a while... Hmmm... Quote
Guest Slidingtrancer Posted May 13, 2003 Posted May 13, 2003 I want it to hold something for the future, I have SBlive now (Kx-ed tho), a Evolution MK149C midi-keyboard and a Nord micro modular. I want as much compatability as possible and as low latency and best sound as possible. Any ideas? Quote
Guest Slidingtrancer Posted May 14, 2003 Posted May 14, 2003 Someone offered me an Echo Layla for 130 euro's ...? is that any good... The RME-card is only the 96/52 PCI card BTW... People, please give me a hand.... Quote
Guest sm Posted May 14, 2003 Posted May 14, 2003 RME is stable, very good drivers for all OS'es. Overall: high quality feeling. Ive been using a RME card for 3 years (one of the first lowlatency cards) and Ive never encountered any problems. I havent tested Hoontech - maybe its good too? Quote
Guest akindo Posted May 15, 2003 Posted May 15, 2003 I think the good thing about Layla is that the analog in/out is in a seperate box, right? That means it's even more clear sound, because when the analog in/out is inside the PC, the PC adds some noise from it's electrical components (I've read in different places). Correct me if I'm wrong anyone. akindo Quote
Guest Billy Posted May 16, 2003 Posted May 16, 2003 Akindo: you wrote "because when the analog in/out is inside the PC, the PC adds some noise from it's electrical components (I've read in different places). Correct me if I'm wrong anyone. ;)" So do you meen that RME Hammerfall adds noises? its inside the PC but its probaly the best card these days Quote
Guest Slidingtrancer Posted May 17, 2003 Posted May 17, 2003 Anyone have any comments on the Hoontech/ Staudio-card or cards in general? I heard they have really good converters and stuff... Quote
Guest akindo Posted May 18, 2003 Posted May 18, 2003 I believe it doesn't matter which soundcard it is you have inside the PC, whether it's a good one or not, the noise will be added. But, like I said, I am not sure about this, just something I heard (more than once though). akindo Quote
Feathers Posted May 18, 2003 Posted May 18, 2003 An internal soundcard will always be susceptible to noise from the other devices inside a PC. Motors starting and stopping, heads moving across disk platters. A high-quality soundcard will have a lot of large capacitors and filters to remove as much noise as possible. The ideal situation is to drive a soundcard from it's own supply. The perfect supply is of course battery because it's very pure and relatively stable (apart from gradual voltage drop). If an internal soundcard is properly filtered from the other devices then it should be pretty quiet. It also helps if the soundcard uses audio grade components and metal film resistors. Quote
Guest Slidingtrancer Posted May 19, 2003 Posted May 19, 2003 Nice information but it doesn't quite cover my question, now does it? Quote
Feathers Posted May 19, 2003 Posted May 19, 2003 Well... Stop asking dumb questions and find out for yourself which soundcard suits you best! I don't waste time asking people which synthesiser or which computer to buy! I do some research and decide for myself! :-) Quote
Guest Slidingtrancer Posted May 20, 2003 Posted May 20, 2003 I did enough research on those cards to write 3 books and a brochure... I need personal opinions from users, not statistics Quote
Guest Mike Indidginus Posted May 23, 2003 Posted May 23, 2003 I've got a Delta 66 (M-Audio) & it does the trick for me without any major hassles I know that's not one of the cards you mentioned, but I thought since you were looking for other points of view, it might be relevant.... Quote
Guest akindo Posted May 28, 2003 Posted May 28, 2003 Yeah baby, that's what I've got! SB 16 ISA! Great sound, the best vintage sound card money can buy! Ha ha, just kidding. akindo Quote
Feathers Posted May 29, 2003 Posted May 29, 2003 How about Adlib? Remember that? Anyone using Adlib for their PC music-making? :-) It's just FM you know... Like the DX without keys... Or a case... Anyone have a valve driven soundcard? You know those valves add warmth and character to the sound. Quote
Guest blink Posted June 26, 2003 Posted June 26, 2003 i got the delta/omni 66 soundcard which comes with a breakout box so the issue about internal noise is not really relevant. its priced pretty good now, very low latency, low overhead, dsp, seperate controls for headphones/monitor, and super sweet sound. bought on recommendation from DeeperNet, a regular on this forum, and have absolutely no regrets. great card! blink. ps. screw the cynical bastards. keep on asking questions, and a few nice people will always be around to lend a helping hand. new track: organicparadox-phatnatty Quote
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